# Advosys migration connector

Migrates documents from Advosys (opens new window) document management system to SharePoint.

DLL: Epona.Migrate.Advosys.dll

# What it does

Document retrieval — reads documents from Advosys vaults
Metadata extraction — retrieves Advosys document properties and metadata
Batch upload — transfers documents to SharePoint while preserving metadata
Matter mapping — maps Advosys matters/projects to SharePoint matter structure
Error recovery — detailed logging for troubleshooting migration issues

# Prerequisites

Advosys document management system deployed and accessible
Administrator credentials for Advosys access
Network connectivity to Advosys server
Target SharePoint site collection provisioned with document libraries

# Deployment

Copy Epona.Migrate.Advosys.dll to the Epona.Migrate application directory
Restart Epona.Migrate or reload connectors
Configure Advosys connection settings in the migration UI

# Migration workflow

Connect — authenticate to Advosys system
Scan — enumerate vaults, projects, and documents
Filter — apply inclusion/exclusion rules
Validate — verify matter mapping and metadata extraction
Plan — review scope and target document libraries
Execute — transfer documents with metadata to SharePoint
Verify — validate completeness and log any errors

# Troubleshooting

# Common issues

# Cannot connect

Cause: Network or authentication issue
Resolution: Verify Advosys server address and credentials; check network connectivity

# Documents not visible

Cause: Vault permissions
Resolution: Verify account has read access to Advosys vaults

# Metadata not transferring

Cause: Missing field configuration
Resolution: Ensure Advosys metadata fields are mapped in configuration

# Slow migration

Cause: Network bandwidth or large volume
Resolution: Consider staging migration or splitting by vault

Migration overview — how document migration works
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